insurmountable
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for insurmountable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So difficult that it seems impossible to overcome.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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unsurmountable
How to use insurmountable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
insurmountable obstacle
insurmountable odds
seem insurmountable
Etymology
From in- ("not") + surmountable, meaning "able to be overcome."
Full origin of insurmountable →Frequently asked questions
What does “insurmountable” mean?
The word “insurmountable” means so difficult that it seems impossible to overcome. In plain terms, describes an obstacle or problem so large it feels impossible to get past.
How do you use “insurmountable” in a sentence?
Here is “insurmountable” used in a sentence: “The debt seemed insurmountable at first, but they paid it off in five years.”
What part of speech is “insurmountable”?
“Insurmountable” is an adjective.